prudently

adverb

Definition of prudentlynext
as in wisely

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Recent Examples of prudently Faced with rising costs and declining revenues, the North County Transit District is prudently reducing expenses by freezing open positions. — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026 The war’s real-time developments affect the ability of every Fortune Global 500 executive to forecast accurately and lead prudently. — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 June 2026 In 1993, the Fed acted prudently with minor interventions to prevent a severe European exchange rate crisis from affecting our system. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026 These products are designed to kill or inhibit weed growth but must be applied prudently and carefully to keep them from spreading to other plants, says Raudenbush. — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026 Too risky, Corden concluded, prudently becoming a physical therapist instead. — Kelsey Schagemann, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026 Fiduciaries must act in the best interests of participants and beneficiaries, which includes managing plan assets prudently, keeping plan expenses reasonable, and providing timely, accurate information. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026 On a recent podcast, Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz said this is false, that the reorganization is about prudently stewarding taxpayer dollars, not dismantling the agency. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 Analysts also think CoreWeave is financing its massive capex plans prudently. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudently
  1. wisely
  2. sensibly
  3. judiciously
  4. discreetly
Adverb
  • However, deposit rates will eventually gradually decline once borrowing costs finally begin to ease, so savers should still choose their deposit account options wisely.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Here’s how to use water wisely for the benefit of your plants, the planet, and your wallet.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026
Definition of wisely
Adverb
  • Expansion opens white space faster than any single player can fill, and wider than any one would sensibly try to cover.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of sensibly
Adverb
  • As with many double albums (ahem, GN’R’s Use Your Illusions), Load and ReLoad have the songs between them to make up a single four-and-a-half-star album, had Metallica judiciously whittled down the track list and immersed themselves in their newfound other-ness.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2026
  • Water of the Ogallala needs to be used more judiciously.
    — Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026
Definition of judiciously
Adverb
  • Their startup is developing a chemical sensor embedded in jewelry that can discreetly detect date rape drugs in drinks.
    — Lucy Glynn, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • This unique device cools by placing a plate on the neck and spine, discreetly venting warm air away without blowing air.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of discreetly

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“Prudently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudently. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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